Jean’s trip around Québec

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Learn the lay of the land through its food

“I find it really cool that the people here express their identity through the local products.” Jean Imbert, a charismatic French chef making a name for himself around the world, loved getting to know Québec through the beauty of its food. “I felt really good on this trip. I realized I was hungry! Funny but true.”

Région 1 de 5 Percé and Bonaventure - Activité 1 de 4
Dive with the seals

Dive into the water and let the friendly seals approach. At the l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park, beginner divers can take a course right there in the water with animals and fish swimming around. Gaze upon the the famous “pierced rock” and enjoy the sight of thousands of birds.

Région 2 de 5 Douglastown - Activité 1 de 1
Mushroom harvest

Mushrooms grow in the shadows of the forest. Go foraging for four local mushrooms around the O’Dwyer Distillerie Gaspésienne then come back to chop some wood and learn how their delicious mushroom gin is made. Give it a taste—or two!

Région 3 de 5 Forillon National Park - Activité 1 de 3
The edge of the world

Soaring seabirds and steep cliffs—get a sense of the grandeur of Gaspésie here on the edge of the world at Forillon National Park. For thousands of years, humans have come to marvel at this geological wonder.

1,000 years of culture and history can be found at the Micmac Interpretive Centre of Gespeg. Learn how to weave a traditional basket and make bannock bread with the local interpreters. This is a faithful reconstruction of a traditional village and summer camp as found in the 17th century.

Région 5 de 5 Carleton-sur-Mer - Activité 1 de 1
Oyster lovers

William Bujold is a young entrepreneur from Carleton-sur-Mer who learned mussel farming from his father and decided to add an oyster company to the family business. Discover the ins and outs of raising oysters in the cold waters of Gaspésie with William.